GARLIC THYME PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CREAMY CIDER SAUCE

Garlic Thyme Pork Tenderloin With Creamy Cider Sauce image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 (3/4-1 lb) pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced shallot
1 cup unsweetened apple cider or 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Heat oven to 450°F Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook pork in batches 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Place on rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Reserve skillet.
Combine oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme and garlic; brush over tops and sides of tenderloins.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F Place on cutting board; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shallots 3 minutes or until softened. Add cider and broth; increase heat to high.
Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Stir in cream; simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until slightly thickened and reduced to 1 cup.
Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve sauce over tenderloins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 107.9, Sodium 409.4, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 27.6